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REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
JULY 22, 2025
7:00 PM
In Person Meeting Location: Teleconference via Zoom:
Millbrae Council Chambers https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81399368182 621 Magnolia Avenue For dial-in comments, call 1-669-444-9171 Millbrae, California Meeting ID: 813 9936 8182
CALL TO ORDER MILLBRAE CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 02:35
Mayor Anders Fung called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Anders Fung, Vice Mayor Reuben D. Holober and Councilmembers Stephen Rainaldi, Sissy Riley, and Bob Nguyen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S. FLAG
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Millbrae City Council acknowledges that we occupy the unceded ancestral, traditional, and contemporary homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. We wish to pay our respects to the Ancestors and Relatives of the Ramaytush Community and to affirm their sovereign rights as First Peoples. We recognize that e Ramaytush Ohlone have lived in harmony with nature for millennia, and that to achieve a truly ecologically sustainab ture for Millbrae, we must embrace Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge in how we care for the city's lands, water and all its people. We will continue to uplift and foster a meaningful relationship with the Ramaytush Ohlone community, and
1. CEREMONIAL/PRESENTATION Video Time: 03:25
Proclamation Proclaiming September 1, 2025 as Labor Day Received by Teamsters 856 representative Mark Leach
AGENDA OVERVIEW/STAFF BRIEFING Video Time: 06:40
• Calendar of events - INFORMATIONAL
• Report of bills and claims - INFORMATIONAL
• Report out of July 8, 2025 Closed Session
The City Council met in Closed Session on July 8, 2025, pursuant to Governmental Code $54957.6; regarding Labor Negotiations - Employee Organizations Teamster Local 856, Miscellaneous Unit and Teamster Local 856, Sanitation Division. City Manager Tom Williams reported that there are no reportable action from the Closed Session.
City Manager Tom Williams updated the City Council on the following:
> The Central County Fire Department responded to a grass fire between Highway 101 and Bayside are promotions Arable ABs, formed the 4
Coordinator, was promoted to Public Information Officer; Nicole Huang, formerly the Public Works Senior Office Assistant, was promoted to City Manager's Office Management Assistant; and Jennifer Lim, formerly Assistant Planner, was promoted to Associate Planner.
Upcoming Events:
• Saturday, August 2, at 10:00 am - Millbrae Health Fair partnered with Chinese Hospital • Friday, August 8, at Sunset - Millbrae Goes to the Movies featuring Kung Fu Panda 4 > Saturday, August 9, at 11:00 am - Mills Estate Park Community Meeting • Thursday, August 21, at 6:00 pm - Beats, Brews, and Vines 75 CITY COUNCIL JULY 22, 2025
• Saturday & Sunday, August 30 - 31, at 10:00 am - Millbrae Art & Wine Festival presented by Millbrae Chamber of Commerce
• Thursday, September 4, at 6:00 pm - Mills Estate Park Community Meeting
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• None
4. ORAL REPORT FROM CITY COMMITTEE/COMMISSION CHAIRS
• None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Video Time: 12:50
None
CONSENT CALENDAR Video Time: 13:15
5. Receive and File Monthly General Fund Financial Report for the Period Ending June 30, 2025 - ACTION
6. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 820 Amending Section 1.05.020 of the Millbrae Municipal Code Regarding Enforcement - Citation Authority - ACTION
7. Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment with the County of San Mateo to provide Police Services in an amount not to exceed $10,336,696 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 - ACTION
(pulled for a separate consideration)
Adoption of Resolution No. 25-46 Accepting the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Millbrae Corporation Yard (Project) as complete and authorizing the filing of a notice of completion with the San Mateo County Recorder's office - ACTION
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 25-47 Awarding a Construction Contract to GSW Construction for the Digester and Sludge Line Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $927,860, establishing a project contingency of $139,179 for a total Project Budget not to exceed $1,067,039, authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all Contract documents up to the Project budget, and finding that the Project is Exempt from CEQA - ACTION
10. Adoption of (1) Resolution No. 25-48 Approving the Tentative Agreements for a Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teamsters Local 856, Miscellaneous Unit; (2) Resolution No. 25-49 Approving the Tentative Agreement for Successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Teamsters Local 856, Sanitation Unit; and (3) Resolution No. 25-50 Adopting related Revised Salary Schedule Effective July 1, 2025 - ACTION
11. Approval of a request from the Millbrae Cultural Committee for the use of the Recreation Center Great Hall, Fitness Center, First Floor Hallway and Lobby, parking spaces in the Recreation Center lot, and fee adjustments and fee waivers for the Community Gathering on May 30, 2026- ACTION There was no public comment regarding the Consent Calendar Items 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
Motion by Rainaldi/Nguyen to approve the Consent Calendar except Item 7. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
7. Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment with the County of San Mateo to provide Police Services in an amount not to exceed $10,336,696 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 - ACTION
Video Time: 16:41
There was no public comment regarding the Consent Calendar.
Motion by Rainaldi/Nguyen to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried by 5-Q vote. 10|23/25 Duplicate.
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7. Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment with the County of San Mateo to provide Police Services in an amount not to exceed $10,336,696 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 - ACTION
Video Time: 16:41
City Manager Tom Williams and Finance Director Mike Sung provided a brief background on the current police services agreement and associated costs.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
Motion by Fung/Holober to adopt Resolution No. 25-53 authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment with the County of San Mateo to provide Police Services in an amount not to exceed $10,336,696 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
PUBLIC HEARING
• None
EXISTING BUSINESS Video Time: 24:30
12. Self-Help for the Elderly Semi-Annual Update and approval of a fee waiver of $61,127.12 in rental fees for the use of the David J. Chetcuti Community Room and funding in the amount of $10,000 for Self-Help for the Elderly for a one-year period ending June 30, 2026, to continue the Senior Lunch Program five days/week. - ACTION
Recreation Director Hannah Moran and Self- Help for the Elderly Director of Nutrition and Senior Centers, Karen Lam presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Marian Kong
Motion by Riley/Nguyen to Receive the Self-Help for the Elderly Semi-Annual Update, Approve the fee waiver of $61,127.12 in rental fees for the use of the David J. Chetcuti Community Room and funding in the amount of $10,000 for Self-Help for the Elderly for a one-year period ending June 30, 2026, to continue the Senior Lunch Program five days/week. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
13. Study Session on Japanese Garden Concept, to be located along the spur trail at Magnolia Avenue - ACTION
Video Time: 46:29
Community Development Director Andrew Mogensen and SWA Group principal Daniel Cunningham presented the report. SWA Group representatives Bridget Walker, and Jim Lee were available for questions.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
The following members of the public spoke:
• Kathleen Kimura
Marian Kong
• Ann Schneider
• Alice Kuang
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Motion by Holober/Rainaldi to proceed with the Concept Plan to be located along the spur trail at Magnolia Avenue. Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
NEW BUSINESS Video Time: 1:42:00
14. Adoption of Resolutions Supporting Multijurisdictional Bicycle Sharing Program, Electric Micromobility (E-Micromobility) Rebate Program, Electric Bicycles For City Fleet Program, Bu Rider Access, and Visibility and Experience (BRAVE) And Submitting Applications To The Cycle 3 San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) For Measure A Alternative Congestion Relief (ACR) And Measure W Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Program Funding - ACTION Senior Environmental Programs Manager Andrea Pappajohn presented the report.
The Council asked questions and provided comments.
There was no public comment regarding this item.
City Manager Tom Williams stated for the record for the Resolution regarding BRAVE was revised to reflect 10% the contingency instead of 15%.
Motion by to Adopt Resolution No. 25-51 Supporting the Multijurisdictional Bicycle Sharing Program, Electric Micromobility Rebate Program, and Electric Bicycle for City Fleet Program and Submitting an Application to the Cycle 3 San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measure A Alternative Congestion Relief and Measure W Transportation Demand Management Program Funding; and Resolution No. 25-52 Supporting the Bus Rider Access, and Visibility and Experience (BRAVE) Project and Submitting an Application to the Cycle 3 San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measure A Alternative Congestion Relief and Measure W Transportation Demand Management Program Funding.
Motion carried by 5-0 vote.
COUNCIL COMMENTS Video Time: 2:24:00
Councilmembers reported on their respective appointed committees, boards, and subcommittees. View the meeting recording for reporting.
CLOSED SESSION
• None
ADJOURN CITY COUNCIL Video Time: 2:30:00
With no further business to discuss, the City Council adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
The video recording of the meeting is available on the Millbrae Community Television YouTube channel. You can click on the link below to view the recording of the entire meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TV5zBU35Qkl
Minutes approved on Oetober 14, 2025.
BY: APPROVED:
Elaine Tran, CMC
City Clerk Mayor